Ruth James

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ruth.james@penningtonslaw.com

Practice Areas

Ruth is a partner in the Oxford family team specialising in financial matters and disputes relating to arrangements for children. Acting for both married and unmarried clients, she regularly advises on cases involving international elements and complex financial arrangements.

As a member of Resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer, Ruth is widely acknowledged as a practitioner who combines technical and strategic expertise with a constructive approach to resolving issues for her clients.

Regarded as one of the leading family law experts in the Thames Valley region, Ruth is described by the legal directories as ‘highly impressive and a pleasure to work with: meticulous in her preparation of cases with very strong client-care skills’. They also refer to ‘her intellect and calm demeanour’ and ability to inspire ‘great confidence in her clients’.